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Lee County EMS serves the community through a Mobile Integrated Health Program, a healthcare delivery model that uses mobile resources, such as community paramedics and health workers, to provide care and services outside of traditional healthcare settings. This approach is designed to bridge the gap between patients and healthcare providers, particularly for those with chronic conditions or limited access to primary care.
DuBose said while operating in a rural county without a hospital emergency department or urgent care facilities within its boundaries can be a challenge, Lee County EMS strives to offer the highest quality of care possible.
“Because we’re so far away from the nearest hospital, we are more aggressive in our care of the patients we transport,” he said. “We’re not just a taxi service. Our people... spend time with the patient to do the whole treatment procedure while they’re in the ambulance.”
Lee County Council Member Johnette Caughman thanked DuBose and EMS Assistant Director Matt Makela for their guidance of the county’s EMS department.
“Our EMS department has come a long way,” she said. “It’s truly amazing, as a small county, to have that level of service. We’re all so appreciative of what everyone with EMS does for our county. They’re doing outstanding work and we’re all very grateful.”
The Lee County EMS service area encompasses 411 square miles and a population of approximately 19,220 people. The call volume runs around 5,500 calls a year, more than double what it was 10 years ago.
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